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Holiday Season Stress
While Christmas brings joy to many people, the holidays can be a stressful time for some. Whatever the cause of your stress around the holidays, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope.
Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Alcohol
The connection between alcohol and mental health is intricate. While alcohol may initially offer relief or relaxation, excessive or prolonged use can severely impact mental well-being. Recognising this link is crucial for addressing mental health concerns in society.
Navicare Christmas Closure
As the Navicare team gets ready for a well-earned break over Christmas, we would like to thank the community for their unwavering support, and wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday.
A Christmas Lunch That Fed More Than Bellies
This year, Navicare was honoured to sponsor 10 places at the Clermont Seniors’ Christmas Lunch, proudly hosted by the Clermont Community Business Group.
Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Series
Isaac Navicare utilised funds raised by the Clermont community in the 2024 In the Dark fundraiser to sponsor a youth yoga and mindfulness workshop series centered around mental health
Navicare participates in the Mackay Medicare Mental Health Centre Codesign Workshop
On 31 July, Care Navigator Liana represented Navicare at the Mackay Medicare Mental Health Centre Codesign Workshop, hosted by the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network.
Clermont Sustainability Workshop
The Bridging Study team visited the Navicare site in Clermont in August to conduct a sustainability workshop as part of the study.
Isaac Navicare has now supported more than 1,000 people
We are proud to announce that as of the end of August 2025, in less than four years of operation, Navicare has supported over 1,000 individuals across the Isaac, Tieri/Capella and Sarina areas!
Mitsubishi Development and Japanese Consul-General Visit Navicare Hub in Moranbah
On July 31, 2025, Care Navigators Kelly McGrath and Keeley Ryan were pleased to host representatives from Mitsubishi Development and the Japanese consulate in Brisbane at Navicare’s Moranbah hub.
Isaac Navicare Hub Opens in Sarina
The Sarina Isaac Navicare hub officially opened on May 19, 2025. Our team is excited to meet with clients and assist individuals to connect with mental health clinicians via Telehealth using Navicare’s Supported Telehealth facility.
Welcoming Sherrie Farnell to the team!
We are excited to welcome Sherrie Farnell to the Isaac Navicare team! Learn more about Sherrie here.
R U OK? Day
On September 11, Isaac Navicare co-hosted an R U OK? Day BBQ breakfast with ELAM and MDSS at the Moranbah Youth & Community Centre.
World Schizophrenia Day
May 24 is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day. This day raises awareness of the impact of schizophrenia and reduce stigma around the condition. By providing education about what schizophrenia is, we have the opportunity to advocate and support people with this condition, and advocate for early intervention and better treatment.
Navicare is coming to Sarina!
Navicare will be providing a face-to-face outreach hub at the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre from mid-May.
Welcoming Jade Davies as Clermont’s permanent Care Navigator!
Isaac Navicare welcomes Care Navigator Jade Davies to the Clermont community.
Health Services Research in the Digital Age
In the Dark - You’re Not Alone
Katie Hobbs, a local Clermont resident, organised a mental health event in Clermont at Hoods Lagoon in September, raising more than $4600 for mental health research.
In the Dark Fundraiser
Katie Hobbs, a local Clermont resident, is running a mental health/suicide prevention event in Clermont at Hoods Lagoon on the 28th to the 29th September!
Isaac Navicare Finalists at the Qld Mental Health Week Awards!
We are delighted to announce that Isaac Navicare has been nominated and successfully shortlisted as a finalist in the 2024 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards!
R U OK? Day
On Thursday last week, in conjunction with Elam Moranbah and MDSS Moranbah, Isaac Navicare hosted R U OK? day breakfast for the Moranbah community. The breakfast had a huge turnout and it was encouraging to see locals come together to support each other.